Just say no to Huckabee

Well, Huckabee is surging - or so it looks. I think this is a tragic mistake by the Republican right. Let me explain why.

First things first. I am both a Southerner, and a Southern Baptist. So is Huckabee - actually Huckabee is a SB Pastor. I also share many things politically with Huckabee. He is, however, a great way for the Republicans to invite destruction in the '08 general election.

There are a few things that the American Public want a break from after 8 years of George Bush.

• A Southern accent.
• An overt Evangelical.
• Compassionate Conservatism.

There are some things that the American Public does want in '08 however.

• No net increase in taxes.
• Control of our borders.
• Strong on defense.

Huckabee only gets a "strong on defense" bit. He has all of the "had enough" and fails on 2 out of 3 of the "want to keep."

If the Republican primary voters want to hand Hillary or Barak control over the Legislative and Executive branches of our government - vote for Huckabee. Want to win in the General? Better go with a Guiliani or Romney. Those are your choices. McCain gave up his chance when with CFR and immigration, and Thompson just ain't going to catch fire.

As for Huckabee on immigration, I will let Laura take care of that below.

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UPDATE: Bookie has been thinking about Huckabee as well. Very good points, looking at the problem from a slightly different angle.